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YACHT CHARTERS
St MartinA St. Martin yacht charter is the right choice if you appreciate gourmet food, sophisticated nightlife, world class duty free shopping, stunning sandy beaches and warm climate. Yacht rentals in St Martin provide a good mix of island hopping and open blue water cruising along with cosmopolitan atmosphere. Whether you are a party seeker or enjoy quiet times contemplating the calm of nature – St Martin has something for you.
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St. Martin-Saint Maarten is a stunning tropical escape in the Leeward Islands. Characterized by white sandy beaches, warm trade winds and year-long brilliant sunshine, St. Martin is an ideal destination for experienced sailors and novices alike. 12 Knots Yachting Club makes it possible for explorers to experience the joy and unique beauty of St. Martin. We offer bareboat and crewed yacht charters, and sailing classes for you to prepare for your excursion. 12 Knots offers you the best sailing yachts and equipment to ensure your sailing vacation is fun and hassle-free.
Located in the Leeward Islands St Martin is an intriguing Caribbean delight. Divided nearly equally between France and Netherlands this is the place where two cultures combines and exist in perfect serenity, maintaining the individuality of their homeland and giving St Maarten a charm of its own.
An idyllic climate, sunshine refreshed by cooling trade winds. A pleasant temperature that hardly varies during the year, transparent waters and a variety of scenery that changes in just a few miles.
St. Martin-St. Maarten was colonized in the late 1600s by both French and Dutch settlers. The island was officially divided into two territories in 1648, and has been dual-governed ever since. The French side is known for its fine restaurants and bustling beaches, whereas the Dutch territory is home to hundreds of casinos, bars and other nightlife. There are plenty of attractions to enjoy on the island, and beautiful waters to explore during your sailing vacation to St. Martin.
St. Martin is the convergence of the French West Indies and the Dutch Antilles. Starting from St. Maarten you can explore the entirety of the Leeward Islands on your sailing yacht charter, reaching as far as the French island of Guadeloupe. The other nearby islands, including St. Bart, Prickly Pear, and Tintamarre provide sailors with an array of natural sights and excursions to enjoy on their Caribbean vacation. Each of these islands is within a day or two’s sailing trip, and each has its own unique cultural flavor that all sailors will enjoy during their trip.
A St. Martin yacht charter provides vast choice between the adventure of long, challenging sails and relaxing short hops from one fantastic beach and snorkeling spot to another.
Within one week of vacation in St. Martin you will experience the French West Indies (St. Martin and St. Barts), the Netherland or Dutch Antilles (St. Maarten) and Anguilla one of the British independent islands.
St Martin yacht charter will be a good progression after your first yacht charter in the BVI. Novice and experienced sailors alike will find here experience ideally suited to match their competence and skills.More confident skippers will enjoy liveliest sailing with 20 to 25 knot northeasterly prevailing winds and medium seas during the winter months while beginners may find their sailing paradise with lightest winds 10 to 15 knots, during the summer. Temperatures average 78 F (26 C) year round.
12 Knots Yachting Club offers a variety of sailing yachts, catamarans for charter in the St. Martin-St. Maarten area. The best time to plan your trip is between May and June or between November and mid-December, as rain showers and thunderstorms are less likely. You can expect temperatures of approximately 27°C (81°F) year round. During the winter you can expect northeastern winds of 20 to 25 knots, while in the summer beginners can handle the light winds of 10 to 15 knots. However, if you are a beginner but crave the taste of adventure, 12 Knots offers crewed charters, and sailing classes for you to prepare and enjoy your sailing vacation.
St Maarten is a perfect starting point for a yacht charter vacation. Sail south through all the Leeward Islands on an epic adventure ending on the French island of Guadeloupe.
Off the beaten path you will also find little outlying islands, mostly deserted, such as Dog Island, Prickly Pear, Sandy Island, Ile Pinel and Tintamarre.
To make your St. Martin Yacht Charter more pleasant, we accumulated on the web site yachts and catamarans that will provide comfort, performance and fun onboard to make you enjoy your vacation with family and friends.
Yacht charter in St. Martin, is perfect combination of magnificent sailing in good winds, moderate seas and indulging Caribbean style and European food and flavor.
1Whilst chartering yacht in St Maarten, be sure to unleash your inner gourmet and visit ‘Dining Capital of the Caribbean’ located in Grand Case. Here you can enjoy lunch or dinner right on the beach and contemplate beautiful views and sunsets.
With your St. Bart’s boat charter be sure to visit one of the very finest anchorages in the Caribbean. Anse de Colombier is horseshoe bay, part of the St. Bart’s Marine Reserve and ideal for snorkeling and swimming in its turquoise waters.
This island is just off the North-East coast of St. Marten and is ideal for a beach-hangout. Tintamarre anchorage is perfect place for a lunch or some snorkeling. It also provides one of the best Caribbean beaches rarely crowded, as it is only accessible by boat.
When St. Martin boat charter takes you to Anguilla don’t miss Prickly Pear. A beautiful cay located inside the Anguillian Marine Park. It also has a little restaurant for those who wish to enjoy fresh fish and nice local food.